Saudi Arabia's National Housing Company (NHC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with French energy firm EDF during the Saudi-French Investment Roundtable in Paris. Signed in the presence of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron, the agreement focuses on solar energy, electrical infrastructure, electric vehicle charging and carbon reduction across NHC urban developments, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 housing goals.
ESR-REIT has secured a S$200 million sustainability-linked unsecured revolving credit facility from Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited. The manager, ESR-REIT Management (S) Limited, announced that trustee Perpetual (Asia) Limited finalised the agreement. The money will support general corporate needs, including debt refinancing and asset upgrades across the group. The two-year agreement strengthens the trust's capital position while aligning its financial operations with clear corporate environmental goals.
SEGRO has completed the Barnsteen development at SEGRO Park Amsterdam Airport in Hoofddorp, marking the completion of the park's eastern section. Express logistics operator NACEX by Logista Netherlands has secured 1,404 sq m at Barnsteen 11 on a pre-completion lease. The gas-free facility features dedicated photovoltaic panels and battery storage systems to serve high-demand transport corridors.
ESR has exercised an upsize option on its sustainability-linked refinancing facility after beating its initial US$2 billion target due to high demand from international lenders. The five-year multi-currency loan facility consolidates existing debts and supports expansion across Asia-Pacific logistics real estate, data centres and energy infrastructure. The move follows US$1.1 billion in net debt repayments completed in 2025 as part of ongoing deleveraging plans.
AtkinsRéalis subsidiary Edaroth has finished 12 affordable homes across four sites in Epsom, Surrey, for Raven Housing Trust. Built using offsite modern methods of construction, the development aims to provide a repeatable model for social housing providers across the UK. The scheme exceeds current government targets for offsite manufacturing while meeting future environmental efficiency standards.
Ayala Land Offices’ One Ayala East and West Towers in Makati City have achieved LEED Gold certification for their 74,531-square-meter commercial space. Alongside the South Tower, all three buildings have also secured EDGE Zero Carbon status via 100% renewable energy use and efficiency measures, offering global tenants premium office space aligned with strict corporate ESG targets.
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